The blog discusses remedies that are not common for various ailments. Information on alternative medicine and holistic treatment is provided.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Uses of Neem Plant

Neem plant has several uses. Both neem oil and leaves have medicinal properties

Neem oil is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. A majority of the Ayurvedic remedies contain neem oil. It is being used for its insecticidal and medicinal properties for thousands of years in India. It also has wide ranging uses in medicine and cosmetics.

Neem Plant

Source: Wikimedia Commons: Thamizhpparithi Maari

Chicken pox and Warts

Neem leaves are used in the treatment of chicken pox and warts. It is made into a paste and directly applied to the skin. Water soaked with neem leaves is used for bathing.

Tooth Paste

In the earlier days neem twigs were used as tooth brush in India. Now neem toothpaste is available in the market. It is very useful in combating tooth decay.

Fertilizer and Pesticide

The residual cake that remains after extracting oil from the seeds is used as a fertilizer and pesticide. It is an excellent organic fertilizer. It is also a very good insecticide.